World War I Overview

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Which of the following countries was not one of the main Allies in World War I?

Germany

What was the main characteristic of the Western Front during World War I?

Trench warfare

Which of the following leaders was not a President of the USA during World War I?

Vladimir Lenin

What was the significance of the Eastern Front during World War I?

It was a major battleground between the Allies and the Central Powers

What was the main reason for the development of trench warfare on the Western Front?

To protect soldiers from enemy fire

What is the primary goal of a militarism policy?

To be always prepared for war

Which of the following alliances did not include Germany?

Triple Entente

What was the primary objective of the Schlieffen plan?

To fight France first then Russia

Which of the following countries was not part of the Central Powers?

Italy

What is the name of the alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy?

Triple Alliance

Study Notes

World War I

  • The Allies consisted of Britain, France, Russia, and the USA, opposing the Central Powers.

Battle Fronts

  • The Western Front was a region of deadlock in northern France.

Trench Warfare

  • Miles of parallel trenches were dug along the Western Front to protect soldiers from enemy fire.

Eastern Front

  • The Eastern Front was a stretch of battlefield along the German and Russian borders.

Key Figure

  • Woodrow Wilson was the President of the USA during World War I.

Militarism

  • A policy that glorifies military power, emphasizing the importance of a standing army and perpetual preparedness for war.

Alliances

  • Triple Alliance: An alliance formed between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
  • Triple Entente: An alliance formed between Great Britain, France, and Russia.

War Plans

  • Schlieffen Plan: A German battle plan designed to fight France first, followed by Russia.

World War I Parties

  • Central Powers: An alliance consisting of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire, named due to their central location in Europe.

Learn about the key aspects of World War I, including the main alliances, battle fronts, and trench warfare. Discover the roles of important figures like Woodrow Wilson.

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